Good Samaritan Rescues a Hedgehog Stuck in the Mud and Gives It a Shower

In the last few years, the internet has fallen in love with hedgehogs. Its not hard to see why, given their adorably rounded bodies and sweet little faces. Unfortunately, the hedgehog had to be rescued from a sticky situation. Photo: Screenshot fromReddit The little guy was stuck belly up in the mud, unable to free himself. Fortunately, the hedgehog was saved and theres video of the whole rescue. In the video, a man speaking in Arabic comes up to the tiny creature....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 245 words · James Castro

Valentine’s Day Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

The sweetest day of the year is quickly approachingone thats synonymous with love and tasty treats. Were talking about Valentines Day! To celebrate this lovely holiday,My Modern Met Storeis having a Valentines Day Sale. (This includes oursale items.) Valentines Day is commonly celebrated with jewelry, but diamonds arent always a girls best friend. Weve got artsy wearables that are packed with personality. Lyfe| $299 For something extra special, opt for theadjustable three-piece sloth ring....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 195 words · Anthony Clark

YouTuber MrBeast Helps Cure 1,000 People’s Blindness

Over time, the 24-year-old American YouTuber’s approach to creating content has changed as well. Many of his videos focus on giving back in various ways, like planting trees and donating to charities. His most recent endeavor: paying for people’s life-changing surgery. Photo: Screenshot from MrBeast/YouTube American YouTuber MrBeast paid for 1,000 people’s cataract surgery, curing them of their blindness. This life-changing procedure requires just 10 minutes but can cost thousands of dollars in the States....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 172 words · Ann Jacobs

Amazing UV Ink Tattoos Glow With Blue ‘UVealism’ With a Blacklight

As tattoos continue to permeate cultures, tattooists are innovating their designs and techniques like never before. Sydney-based artist Jonny Hall is using ultraviolet light to add a blue glow to his realistic body art. Hes dubbed the approachUVealisma clever portmanteau of UV (ultraviolet) and realism. The unique UV ink enhances elements of the tattoo to make it come to life when under a blacklight. Halls UVealism subject matter runs the gamut from dramatic angel wings to a panda portrait on skin....

January 31, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · David Miller

Embroidery Artist Chronicles Her Passion for Travel Through City-Inspired Hoop Art

We often think ofembroideryas being simply thread on fabric, but it can be much more than that. The time-honored craft can include mixed media such as paint or even clay. ArtistMaria Zamyatinauses watercolor as a unique way to chronicle her travels. In each piece, she evokes the beauty of the place shes been while completely making it her own. These multi-media projects can seem daunting. Contending with one material, after all, is often challenging enough....

January 31, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Jason Robbins

First Indigenous Composer To Win Pulitzer Prize for Music

TitledVoiceless Mass, the composition is not your standard liturgical piece. For Chacon, the work also represents the idea ofhozho, acentral concept of Navajo life. That idea ofhozhomeans maybe things lining up with other things, Chacondescribes. And, for me, that’s what music is. It is when you hear something line up with something else, and you want to hear that again. Throughout Chacons body of work, he has placed emphasis on the meaning of sound and connections....

January 31, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Kirsten Williams

Groundhog Day: An Age-Old Tradition Rooted in Fun and Folklore

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Vlada Young/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Vlada Young/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. What makes this woodchuck so popular? Want to dig a bit deeper into this peculiar tradition?...

January 31, 2023 · 1 min · 211 words · Matthew Bailey

Marie Kondo Admits She’s “Kind of Given Up” On Keeping Her Home Tidy and Shares Why

Photo: Jean_Nelson/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: Jean_Nelson/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Perhaps more than anyone, Marie Kondo is known for her commitment to tidiness. Shes the author ofThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing....

January 31, 2023 · 1 min · 195 words · Ashlee Norton

NASA Spots a Perfect Bear Face Made of Craters on the Surface of Mars

Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona NASA’s HiRISE Mars Orbiter has become a priceless tool in space exploration. This camera, which is on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, has captured detailed images since 2006. Last year, it photographed a dune-filled crater that was designated thezero longitude point of Mars. Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona As it continues documenting key topographic elements of the Red Planet, it sometimes stumbles upon intriguingor funformations. In December 2022, HiRISEphotographeda truly remarkable find. The looks like it’s a bear face on the Martian surface....

January 31, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Sarah Young

Paul McCartney’s “Lost” Beatles Photos Go on Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

John and George, Paris. The photographs were taken by McCartney during the critical period when The Beatles rocketed to international success. Through his lens, McCartney takes us behind the scenes of Beatlemania. John and George, Paris. 1964 (Photo: © 1964 Paul McCartney) The book will contain 275 photographs, which were culled from McCartney’s private archive. The museum is also paying homage to pioneering female photographers, starting with Yevonde. Drawings by David Hockney and an exhibition for the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize round out 2023....

January 31, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Jessica Johnson

21 Jewelry Organizers to Help Sort Your Beautiful Baubles

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Jewelry requires a little maintenance to stay looking its best. Aside from cleaning it, organizers will help keep your precious items from getting scuffed and tangled....

January 30, 2023 · 2 min · 251 words · Richard Winters

Animal Shelter Uses Hilarious Honesty to Find Ralphie the “Fire-Breathing Demon” Dog a Loving Home

All dogs deserve a loving home; however, some sadly struggle to find one. This one stumps us though. They go on to explain that, despite being a 26 lb. dog, he is a terror in a somewhat small package. He’s a whole jerknot even half. Everything belongs to him, the post continues. If you dare test his ability to possess THE things, wrath will ensue. If you show a moment of weakness, prepare to be exploited....

January 30, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · Joshua Hodge

Frankie Muniz Becomes a Full-Time Race Car Driver

However, what may come as a surprise is his sharp pivot from acting. During his childhood of successful acting, he found an intense love for race car driving. He fondlyrecallsmeeting his racing heroes in his late teens and wanting to join them on the track. Right then and there, he knew he wanted to quit acting. WhenMalcolm in the Middlewrapped in 2006, Muniz met with his agents to discuss what was next....

January 30, 2023 · 2 min · 410 words · Mary Ferrell